HeyRuaHow to say “parent” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuismitheoir
- English:
- parent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TISH-ih-hoh-ir” /ˈt̪ˠɪʃɪhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tuismitheoirí (parents)
- Genitive singular:
- tuismitheora, an tuismitheora (e.g. cead an tuismitheora, the parent's permission)
- Genitive plural:
- tuismitheoirí, na dtuismitheoirí (e.g. cumann na dtuismitheoirí, the parents' association)
What does “tuismitheoir” mean?
- parent
- A mother or father of a child.Also: mother or father, guardian.
“Tuismitheoir” with the article
The plural of parent in Irish is tuismitheoirí. Here is tuismitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuismitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuismitheoir, the Irish word for parent.
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Parent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parent?
The Irish for parent is tuismitheoir (pronounced “TISH-ih-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuismitheoirí.
How do you pronounce tuismitheoir in Irish?
Tuismitheoir is said like “TISH-ih-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɪʃɪhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of parent in Irish?
The plural of tuismitheoir is tuismitheoirí; with the article, na tuismitheoirí means “the parents”. The genitive plural is tuismitheoirí, as in cumann na dtuismitheoirí (the parents' association).
Why does tuismitheoir change to thuismitheoir or dtuismitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuismitheoir becomes mo thuismitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuismitheoir (eclipsis).
Is there a more everyday way to say 'my parents' in Irish?
Yes, besides mo thuismitheoirí people often say m'athair agus mo mháthair, or in some areas mo mhuintir for one's family.
